8.2 kn close reaching in 4 to 6' beam seas, 26 kn apparent.

We actually had higher wind funneling out of Manhasset bay's entrance. Calmed
down after we sailed in a bit.
Knotmeter read 8.5 a few times on a reach. The GPS was at 9 once, around 7.5
the rest of the time. Great ride, but too many people on board. By the time we
left the bay it had dropped off and we were just a bit under hull speed. Great
little daysail!

RB